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Croque Madame

This croque madame is the perfect combination of bechamel cheese sauce, Canadian bacon and Swiss cheese stuffed between two slices of crusty bread and topped with a fried egg. Perfect for breakfast or dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 782 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese divided
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • 4 thick slices bread
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 8 slices Canadian bacon
  • 2 large eggs fried

Instructions

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  1. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner and set aside.
  2. In a 12-inch skillet add butter and melt over medium heat.
  3. Once the butter is melted whisk in the flour and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and free of flour clumps.
  4. Slowly whisk in the milk and keep whisking until smooth and the mixture thickens.
  5. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt, ground pepper, and nutmeg.
  6. Lay out 4 slices of bread, spreading each slice with equal amounts of Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of Swiss cheese sauce.
  7. On two slices of the bread, top with four slices of Canadian bacon and two tablespoons of shredded Swiss cheese, each.
  8. Place the Canadian bacon and cheese topped slices to your prepared baking pan. Place under the broiler until the cheese is melted, browned and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining slice of bread, cheese sauce side down. Top each sandwich with equal parts Swiss cheese sauce and remaining shredded Swiss cheese.
  10. Place back under the broiler and cook until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  11. When sandwich is fully cooked top with egg and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 782kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 57g (88%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 368mg (123%) Sodium 1707mg (71%) Potassium 729mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1651IU (33%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 689mg (69%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 782

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 782kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 57g 88%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 368mg 123%
Sodium 1707mg 71%
Potassium 729mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1651IU 33%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 689mg 69%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.